: While they found the arrangements ambitious, the reviewers gave the parent album a " Trash It ," citing lyrics that "lose the plot" and a lack of humor. Musical Style & Influences
: The song features a driving bassline and persistent snare drums. Its electronic elements were reportedly inspired by the band Goldfrapp .
“Uprising is a throwback to their older material but the rest of the album is a real step.. sideways?” BBC · 16 years ago Muse - Uprising
: Gave the track 3 stars , noting its "dense energy" and "stadium-chant vibe," though they mentioned a "bit too much parody" to take it entirely seriously.
: Critics have noted melodic similarities to Blondie’s "Call Me," Billy Idol’s "White Wedding," and even ABBA’s "Lay All Your Love on Me". Community Perspectives : While they found the arrangements ambitious, the
: Called it a "brilliant song with real integrity," likening its "pro-active angst" to Rage Against The Machine, even if it didn't represent a major progression in the band's sound.
“The 'funky first single' was done better the first time (Supermassive Black Hole) than this time (Uprising).” BBC · 16 years ago “Uprising is a throwback to their older material
Muse, 'Uprising' - Best and Worst of the 2011 Grammys - TIME